JASDF Chitose Air Base (RJCJ)
Medium airport · Chitose, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JASDF Chitose Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCJ |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°47'40" E 141°39'58" 42.79450, 141.66600 |
| Location | Chitose, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 13,124 ft (4000 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 8,860 ft (2701 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
JASDF Chitose Air Base at a glance
JASDF Chitose Air Base is a medium airport in Chitose, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 87 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 13,124 ft (4000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to JASDF Chitose Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | RJCC | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | RJCO | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Tokachi Airport | RJCT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | RJCB | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JASDF Chitose Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 87 ft field elevation of JASDF Chitose Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 108 airports and airfields we list for Japan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about JASDF Chitose Air Base
What is the ICAO code of JASDF Chitose Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of JASDF Chitose Air Base is RJCJ, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is JASDF Chitose Air Base above sea level?
JASDF Chitose Air Base sits at an elevation of 87 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JASDF Chitose Air Base located?
The airport lies at 42.7945, 141.6660 — in Chitose, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is New Chitose Airport, about 3 km away.
Does RJCJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at JASDF Chitose Air Base?
JASDF Chitose Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 13,124 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.